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Culture of India with Nepal   Culture of India with Nepal Duration : 22 nights / 23 days Route : Delhi » Mandawa » Bikaner » Jaisalmer » Jodhpur » Udaipur » Pushkar » Jaipur » Agra » Orchha » Khajuraho » Varanasi » Kathmandu » Delhi   Route Info Detailed Itinerary Services Help Tips   Day 01: Delhi Day 02: Mandawa 280 km Day 03: Bikaner 190 km Day 04: Jaisalmer 350 km (night stay at hotel) Day 05: Jaisalmer (night stay at luxury desert camp) Day 06: Jodhpur 290 km Day 07: Udaipur 270 km (enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples) Day 08: Udaipur Day 09: Pushkar 270 km Day 10: Jaipur 140 km Day 11: Jaipur Day 12: Agra 240 km (enroute visit Fatehpur sikri) Day 13: Orchha 240 km (enroute visit Gwalior fort) Day 14: Khajuraho 170 km Day 15: Overnight train to Varanasi Day 16: Varanasi Day 17: Varanasi Day 18: Katmandu (by flight) Day 19: Katmandu Day 20: Katmandu Day 21: Delhi (by flight) Day 22: Delhi Day 23: Departure         Delhi Day 1 Delhi is the symbol of old India and new, even the stones here whisper to our ears of the ages of long ago and the air we breathe is full of the dust and fragrances of the past, as also of the fresh and piercing winds of the present. The eternal Yamuna has witnessed the glory and the tumultuous history of the 3000 year old Delhi. Activities Visit the lofty Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple; ISKCON Temple, the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat; Parliament Street, Parliament Museum, India Gate, Bangla Sahib; explore Delhi in a metro journey. Explore the Lodhi Gardens; the National Museum; experience cultural and ethnic diversity at the Dilli Haat. Mandawa Day 2 The city of Mandawa, founded in the mid 18th century, was once a town inhabited by the rich merchant families. The wealthy and dominant merchants constructed massive havelis, adorned with beautiful wall paintings, for the purpose of their residence. However, with time, the merchants moved on and migrated to other areas, leaving the beautiful havelis in the shadows of anonymity. Activities Take village walks; explore the frescoed havelis; experience sunset camel rides. Havelis : Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Chokhani Double Haveli and local life & market of Mandawa. Bikaner Day 3 It is important for the tourists to know about Bikaner before traveling to the city situated in the heart of the desert. The kingdom of Bikaner was established in the 15th century when the valiant son of Rao Jodhaji, the founder of Jodhpur, enraged and provoked by his father, quit the palace to establish his own kingdom. Activities Visit the 15 century Bhandeswar and Sandheshwar Jain Temples; explore the Old town, havelis, Lalgarh Palace, Sadul Museum, Devikund, Ganga Government Museum; watch rodents being worshipped at the Karni Mata temple; see the Kolyat Temple, the Ratan Behari Temple; take a trip to the camel breeding farm, the Junagarh Fort and Museum; enjoy boating at the Gajner Hotel. Jaisalmer Day 4-5 The Golden City of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is simply unmatched. It was the part of the famous Silk Route during the days of yore. The splendid Jaisalmer Fort stands proudly on its land and narrates the stories of the valor and chivalry of the Rajput rulers. Jaisalmer still retains its medieval charm, which is evident in its colorful narrow streets, splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan, opulent havelis and bazaars. Activities Enjoy the beauty of a real oasis – Barra Bagh; visit the Lodurva Township famous for ‘Toran’ architecture, the Patwo ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli, Godi Sagar Lake and Museum; explore the Jaisalmer Fort and Jain Temple. Enjoy amazing views and rides over the sand dunes with unusual Camel rides; visit the royal cenotaphs at Bara Bagh Royal and enjoy a lovely sunset enroute your hotel that evening. Jodhpur Day 6 At best it is a doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain and thorny trees. The home of the Rathores - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan. They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj. In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic here of the Ramayana, laid the foundation of Jodhpur. A high stone wall protects the well-fortified city. The wall is nearly 10km in length and has eight gates facing various directions. Activities Enjoy a camel ride; visit the mesmerizing Mehrangarh Fort; the clock tower, the markets, the ancient town of Mandore; the white marble memorial of Jaswant Thada and the Umaid Bhawan Museum. Get a glimpse into the hidden elements of desert life in closeby Salabas. Udaipur Day 7-8 Udaipur City, formally known as the city of lakes and Venice of East. Udaipur, the capital of the former princely state of Mewar is a beautiful city in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is also referred to as the "Venice of the East", the "Most Romantic City of India" and the "Kashmir of Rajasthan". Activities Visit the City Palace complex; be mesmerized by the stunning architecture of the Jagdish temple; go boating on Lake Picchola, Haldighati. Enjoy day excursions to Ranakpur’s famous Jain Temple and the visually stunning Kumbalgarh Fort; visit the Eklingji Temple; explore the impressive temple ruins at Nagda. Pushkar Day 9 According to lore, the city of Pushkar came into being After a battle between Lord Brahma and a demon named Vajra Nabh. After the demon was killed by Brahma with the help of a lotus flower, three petals floated down to Earth and landed in Pushkar leading to the creation of the three lakes of Pushkar. Recorded history shows that Pushkar was a favorite retreat of the Mughal rulers, which was later taken over by the Scindias after the eventual decline of the Mughal rule. The Scindias handed over the city to the British thus making Pushkar one of the few places in Rajasthan to be under direct British control, until Independence. Activities Only Brahma Temple in the world, Savitri Temple, Varah Temple, Mahadeva Temple & Pushkar Lake ; also witness culture & religious activities of Pushkar. Jaipur Day 10-11 Rajasthans beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture. Activities Explore the Amber Fort; Govind Devji Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, Lakshmi Narayan and Ganesh Temples; Albert Hall; City Palace, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and the world’s largest stone observatory – Jantar Mantar. Visit the amazing Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts; Raj Mandir Cinema. Agra Day 12 Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. While its significance as a political center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. Activities Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, the Agra Fort, the Akbar Mausoleum in Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a decorated tonga ride through the fabled city. Orchha Day 13 Orchha today is a sleepy little hamlet but it was once the capital city of the mighty Bundelkhand Empire. From time immemorial, Bundelkhand has been an important destination for all sorts of tourists and travellers. Orchha as it stands today, was founded in the 16th century a.d. by the Bundela chieftain, Rudra Pratap. The Bundelas were a warrior tribe who traced their ancestry to a medieval Rajput prince who sacrificed his life for the mountain goddess, Vrindavasini. Activities Visit the Raj Mandir, Jahangir Palace and Ram Raja Temple. EI Special Activities:Take a day trip to the legendary land of brave warriors – Jhansi. Khajuraho Day 14-15 Situated in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, the town of Khajuraho has been recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The town is famous for its imperial temples. The temples were built by the rulers of Chandela dynasty between 10th and 11th century. The construction of the temple just took around 100 years to complete. There were around 85 temples in the area but now only 22 exist. Activities Visit to the stunning stone temple complexes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; enjoy the educational sound and light shows and the impressive Raneh Falls. Varanasi Day 16-17 The cultural capital of India, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is a major center for spiritualism, mysticism, Hinduism and Indian philosophy. Also known as Benares and Kashi, Varanasi is one of the oldest surviving cities worldwide and an important pilgrimage destination not only for Hindus, but for Buddhists and Jains as well. Activities Enjoy morning and evening boat rides on the Ganges; participate in an enthralling Ganga Aarti; go on a tour of the various temples and ghats; visit the ancient seat of wisdom Sarnath and the Bharath Kala Bhawan. Visit a nearby hamlet for glimpses into life in a village. Kathmandu Day 18-20 It is said that king Gun Kamdev founded Kathmandu in the year 723 AD. If you go by the legend, the area was a lake in the past. A Buddhist deity named Manjushri liked the place and wanted habitation there. The Buddhist god then bifurcated the hill to the south and allowed the water to flow out. As the water flowed out, the region became habitable. Of course, this is a Buddhist tradition and is different from the one by Hindus. The origin of the name is still unclear and historians spin new theories every other day according to their whim and fancies. Nevertheless one of the more likely theories is that it was named after Kastha-Mandap ("temple of wood" in Sanskrit). King Laxmi Narashingha Malla commissioned a pagoda carved from the single tree in 1596 and it might be possible that the same pagoda is behind its naming. Activities Visit Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley, Patan is 15 minutes drive from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pashupatinath Nath Temple, Bhaktapur City Durbar Square, Nagarkhot the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district, Dhulikhel a scenic and ancient town and witness culture of Nepal. Delhi Day 21-23 Delhi is the symbol of old India and new, even the stones here whisper to our ears of the ages of long ago and the air we breathe is full of the dust and fragrances of the past, as also of the fresh and piercing winds of the present. The eternal Yamuna has witnessed the glory and the tumultuous history of the 3000 year old Delhi. Activities Visit the lofty Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple; ISKCON Temple, the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat; Parliament Street, Parliament Museum, India Gate, Bangla Sahib; explore Delhi in a metro journey. Explore the Lodhi Gardens; the National Museum; experience cultural and ethnic diversity at the Dilli Haat. Transfer to International Airport according to your departure schedule on day 23. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES WITH FOLLOWING SERVICES:- This package tour is personalized & individual and can be started at any time of the year. This tour is based on private departures, where you are benefit from having a private executive car and freedom to stop en-route for breaks or for photographic opportunities. Air-conditioned car with driver, all inclusive. Fuel for car, Insurance, Road and State taxes, Toll taxes, Parking fees and all transport related expense including Driver's food and lodging. Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate with you. The car will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sightseeing as you want enroute. Double bed room with breakfast and all taxes included. Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. Transfers and land transportation according to proposed itinerary. Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports, hotels by our company representative. Elephant ride at Amber fort in Jaipur. Camel safari and all meals at Thar Desert Camp, Jaisalmer. Boat ride (sunset time) at Lake Pichola, Udaipur. Boat ride (sunrise and sunset) at river Ganges, Varanasi. Train tickets: Khajuraho to Varanasi (02nd AC with sleeper seats) Flight tickets: 01. Varanasi to Katmandu, 02. Katmandu to Delhi Excursions to visit: Shekhawati Region, Karni Mata Deshnoke Rat Temple, Ranakpur Jain temples, Kumbhalgarh fort, Chittoregarh fort, Lodurva temples, Bishnoi Villages, Eklingji, Nagda Jain Temples, Mosque in Ajmer, Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur, Gwalior fort etc.   FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES:- Tips, laundry, telephone bills, portage and Beverages. Meals unless specified. Entrances to Monuments and other specified destination. Movie / video camera fee at monuments. Domestic or International airfare unless specified. Medical or baggage insurance. Airport Departure taxes, Visa Charges. Tips and gratuities. Any other service that has not been specified Your game safaris in the National Parks unless specified above. New Year, Christmas, festivals & Events Period (supplements to be advised, if required) SPECIAL NOTE FOR YOUR HELP AND INFORMATION:- Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. Hotels, train & flight reservations are subject to availability. Fares / rates are subject to change. Euro, British Ponds and Dollars easily exchangeable in India. Any other service that has not been specified and you want to add, please let us know. If any above hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is guaranteed. During travel if you want to change any hotel, you have to inform us 7 days prior. We are not responsible for any political demonstration, Natural calamity, Traffic jams etc. We are not responsible for any flight or train cancellation or no show at the last moment. In such situation the compensation and dealings will be between you and the concerning company, we are not obliged to play role as mediator. Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of elephant. Taj Mahal is closed on Friday. Red Fort (Delhi) is closed on Monday.